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A Better Broadway: ERRD’s Community-Driven Roadmap for Responsible Rezoning

ERRD, releases a “Community-Driven Roadmap” offering an alternative to the City’s blanket proposal to rezone Broadway and cross-streets to B3-5, the densest business district classification. ERRD argues the ordinance was rushed without planning or sufficient community input. Their roadmap proposes a master plan for central CTA parcels and the Bryn Mawr Historic District; targeted upzoning on the east side of Broadway, contingent on traffic and small-business protections; and retention of project-by-project review on the west side. ERB also urges preserving current business “use” restrictions rather than allowing dozens of new by-right uses, and protecting 45 historic buildings. The plan emphasizes growth through thoughtful, inclusive planning while safeguarding small businesses, affordability, and neighborhood heritage.

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